Carl Mertens - Caldera Ashtray

The ashtray consists of satin-finished 18/10 stainless steel and impresses not only with its simple design, but also with its perfect functionality. The tapered upper part ensures that the ash and the cigarette filter fall into the inner part of the ashtray. To remove the ash, the upper and lower parts can simply be split away. It is also simple to clean the ashtray.

Until now, the ashtray was a cheap plastic ashtray that was the same in principle, but it knew that this type of ashtray would reliably keep the smell back in the container and that the lack of oxygen in the container would reliably extinguish the cigarette if it were buried glowing through the hole in it.
But now to this ashtray: it fulfills the above mentioned functions reliably and still looks like new even after dozens of uses, because the metal is wonderfully easy to clean and does not "blacken" like plastic. In addition there is a pleasant heaviness of the product + the lid is nicely fixed, so it doesn't fall over so easily if you accidentally bump into it. Usually doesn't lose the lid either (otherwise very annoying, when the ashes fly around everywhere, not to mention the remaining embers).
There are some ashtrays at Connox, but only very few with a recess to put in a cigarette. I don't know why other smokers don't attach importance to it, I want to be able to put down my cigarette "tilt proof". Another plus for this product.
And last but not least: the hole in the middle. Yes, it's quite small, but it causes very little smoke from the outgoing cigarette = less smell. And it's definitely wide enough for regular cigarettes. Who puts the cigarette straight into it, should manage it therefore without problems to sink the cigarette!
All in all: simply super, guaranteed to replace my other ashtrays all by this product. Clear (re)recommendation to buy!

is this ashtray from Carl Mertens. Both the notch for placing, and the hole for extinguishing and disappearing have exactly the right size ( for regular cigarettes ). The ash automatically falls through the funnel-shaped upper part into the lower container and if the "tipping bucket" is inserted into the hole, it extinguishes immediately. The simple form made of heavy stainless steel is suitable for all furnishing styles, the workmanship is top. Clear recommendation to buy.

An ashtray that leaves nothing to be desired in terms of functionality and appearance. I have searched for a long time for one, which is locked and can be cleaned nevertheless well. Find what you're looking for thanks to Carl Mertens!

The cup looks great, but unfortunately the hole in the middle through which the cigarette is transported inside is too small. Often the cigarette butt gets stuck in it and you have to help with some pressure. Not pretty.

An ashtray that not only convinces through design, material and workmanship. Its well thought-out construction makes it indispensable to me. With this ashtray, the unattractive sight of ashes and burnt filter residue is a thing of the past. I could of course stop smoking, but then I would only have half as much pleasure with this ashtray.

I'm not a smoker myself, but when I wanted to give my brother a Christmas present, I noticed the shapely ashtray. Great function and noble. The price is hot. You could almost become a smoker yourself ;-). Those who do not use the caldera themselves can make it available for their guests. Just stylish.